Despite many attempts to reduce pollution, India’s air quality remains poor. Though India’s rapid development, industrialization, and urbanization have made it the world’s fastest developing country, it has also opened the door to disastrous consequences. One of them is air pollution, which is one of India’s most serious health risks. Having said that, it is
What is Air Pollution and Its Effects Air pollution is one of the biggest killers all over the world. In fact, air pollution in India caused approximately 1.2 million deaths in 2017. A survey published by Lancet Planetary Health concluded that unusually high rates of lower respiratory infections, heart diseases, stroke, diabetes, and lung cancer
Air pollution is a major issue faced by the entire world. Not just outdoor, but indoor air pollution leads to a number of health problems. The indoor air is 5 times more polluted than the outdoor air and fuels approximately 4.3 million deaths. In recent years, indoor air pollution has emerged as a leading cause
The changing season brings with it a lot of allergies. While you can’t do much when it comes to outdoor allergens; however, you can do a lot to prevent indoor allergies. A lot of people are not aware that their homes are the epicenter of indoor air pollutants, which can make your asthma and allergies
Festivities in Delhi now bring with them a cloud of darkness that leaves the population gasping for clean air. Delhi, the capital city of India, has hit the headline again as a result of deteriorating air quality. Every year, the city faces severe levels of smog and pollution after Diwali. However, this year has been
Diwali, the festival of lights is just around the corner. The festive season is the time to celebrate with your friends and family. While we celebrate the festival of lights with full enthusiasm, the environment takes a toll. Burning of firecrackers (despite the ban), crop burning, exhaust emissions from vehicles, and weather patterns are some
Home is the safest place on earth for us. But, with the increasing amount of pollution, your home may not be as safe as you think. The indoor air is, in fact, 5 times more polluted than the outdoor air. As you spend 90% of your time indoors, the harmful air pollutants lead to a
Diwali comes with its cleaning rituals. Every corner of the house needs to be squeaky clean, to usher in good luck and prosperity. However, if you are not a big fan of cleaning, and freak out looking at the mess at home, we are here to help you out. Gone are the days when people
Air pollution is a global problem that poses a threat to all countries in the world. The situation is so grim that only 12 percent of the cities meet the air quality standards of WHO. Considering the situation, the theme of this World Environment Day 2019, celebrated on the 5th of June every year, is
Air pollution affects people of all age groups. However, kids are more vulnerable to the adverse effects of air pollution as compared to adults. In fact, air pollution killed more than 1 Lakh children in India. The reason is kids have an underdeveloped respiratory system, which is the reason why it affects their respiratory system
